Our Company, our Motivation
Knowledge is the first step – experience the crucial one.
The information on this page gives you a solid foundation. But aquaponics and hydroponic systems are living, complex ecosystems in which many variables interact. What looks clear in the textbook can turn out very differently in practice – depending on water quality, indoor climate, fish species or plant choice.
Our advice starts precisely where general knowledge reaches its limits: with your concrete system, your conditions and your goals. This will save you time, resources – and, if in doubt, your fish too.
Our motivation is the desire to sustainably enable the supply of food with a minimum of negative effects on nature and the environment. We also want to provide all interested parties, even those who do not wish to become our customers, with all the necessary information for self-sufficiency. This has enormous advantages in terms of environmental protection, resource conservation, short distances, crisis resilience, etc. For this purpose, you will find extensive information on (almost) all aspects of successfully operating an aquaponic or hydroponic system. You can find more about this in the menu under Topics. In our DIY | Self-Build Category, we get directly to the technology of system control. We hope this can give all interested parties a good start.
Through this website and the articles on various aspects of hydroponics and aquaponics, we aim to promote the commoditization (standardization and interchangeability) of this technology. The idea behind this is to effectively prevent individual companies from monopolizing this technology and thereby contribute to its widespread adoption.
Our business model combines research to achieve an optimum of yield with a minimum of resources and costs. Our primary goal is sustainable agriculture.
Profound knowledge and many years of experience are manifested in each of our control systems, constantly expanded and refined through our ongoing, in-house research. This well-founded know-how is ultimately the decisive product we offer you.
Thanks to our expertise, you are able to build an optimal and efficient operation without having to make time-consuming and costly investments in your own development or lengthy learning processes.
Abstract
The goal of our company is to provide technology, knowledge, consulting, and implementation in all aspects of Aquaponics & Hydroponics.
The company itself conducts research and development in the following areas:
- Fertilizer Composition
Tailored to planting, growth phase, and season.
Customized nutrient solutions: Precisely adapted to plant species and variety.
Phase-specific formulas: Optimized for growth, flowering, and fruit formation.
Seasonal adjustment: Designed for light conditions and temperatures.
System compatibility: Separate fertilizer for hydroponics, special additives for the aquaponics microbiome.
Water quality management: Consideration of pH and EC of the source water. - Selection & Control
of pumps, filters, controllers, sensors, and all parts of a system
Precise component selection: Matched to system size and plant needs.
Energy-efficient control: Optimized runtimes for pumps and lighting.
Intelligent control loops: Automatic adjustment based on sensor data.
Robust & reliable sensors: For precise measurement of pH, EC, NO₃⁻, NH₄⁺, O², temperature, water level, etc.
Central system monitoring: Remote control and alarm notification for critical values.
Scalable architecture: Easy expansion of the system with additional components.
- Remote Monitoring
of the entire system to ensure maximum autonomy and security
Location-independent system access
Real-time dashboards & visualization
Mobile notifications & alarms
Remote diagnostics & status reports
Cloud-based data storage & analysis
Secure remote access - Growth & Success Control
Real-time parameter monitoring: Continuous recording of all critical values.
Automated growth logging: Documentation from germination to harvest.
Data-based success analysis: Correlation of environmental data with plant development.
Proactive deviation alarms: Immediate notification when setpoints are missed.
Visual trend analysis: Clear representation of growth and system performance.
Benchmarking & target setting: Comparison of results with defined growth goals.
Software & Hardware
Furthermore, we develop all the software for control, regulation, monitoring, and supervision ourselves or use open-source and license-free products to ensure your independence. We also offer measurement technology from our own development.
Offered monitoring options
- Centrally via computer
- Decentrally via PC
- Without computer, directly on the device
Sensors for
Nutrients, conductivity, process control (water exchange and water flow monitoring, nutrient concentration, oxygen content, etc.) all based on industrial standard sensors
Contact
You can reach us by phone, email, or at our research site. Please make an appointment so that we have enough time for you. Even without an appointment, you are very welcome and can view our test and research facilities during regular office hours.
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